Bannwaldsee

Lake Alpine lake in Bavaria near Oberstdorf

An alpine lake in Bavaria with shoreline paths and mountain views; visitors come for walking, lakeside photography and seasonal birdwatching amid nearby pastures and forest.

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Bannwaldsee
47.5998, 10.7766

How to Get to Bannwaldsee #

Reached by local roads from nearby towns in Bavaria. The nearest larger transport hubs are Füssen or Garmisch-Partenkirchen depending on which side one approaches from; local bus services and regional trains will get visitors to a nearby village with a short taxi or foot transfer.

Tips for Visiting Bannwaldsee #

  • Walk the perimeter path early morning for quieter reflections on the water.
  • The area is seasonal; access can be limited in winter when trails are icy.
  • Bring binoculars: the reedbeds attract a variety of waterfowl and small waders.

Best Time to Visit Bannwaldsee #

Late spring to early autumn is the most pleasant time to visit; winter offers a very different, more solitary experience.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Calm, accessible paths and good birding.
Spring
April-May · 5-18°C
Breeding birds and fresh growth; trails may be muddy.
Winter
December-February · -10-5°C
Frozen surfaces and stark light; many services closed.

Weather & Climate near Bannwaldsee #

Climate

Bannwaldsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1319 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

174 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (183 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

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